Dozens of scientific studies show that the mind/body connection has an extraordinary power to heal. Now, AGELESS BODY, TIMELESS MIND: A PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVE TO GROWING OLD goes beyond ancient mind/body wisdom and current anti-aging research, to show that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GROW OLD. With the passage of time, you can retain your physical vitality, creativity, memory, and self-esteem. Deepak Chopra, M. D. bases his theories on the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, according to which optimum health is about achieving balance physically, emotionally and psychologically, and demonstrates that, contary to our traditional beliefs about aging, we can use our innate capacity for balance to direct the way our bodies metabolize time and achieve our unbounded potential. 'A new medicine is in the making - one in which mind, consciousness, meaning and intelligence play key roles. One of the architects of the new medicine is Dr Deepak Chopra. Drawing on both modern science and ancient wisdom, here is a model of health and illness that can stand the test of scientific scrutiny because of one simple fact: it works. ' Larry Dossey